There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Sestriere by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Chambéry
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S.train Tgv
4h 27m€68–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Oulxbus 480 / ...
4h 50m€22–36Drive 245.1 km
- Drive from Lyon to Sestrierecar 245.1 km
2h 43m€39–56Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S.train Fr
4h 54m€32–51
Lyon to Sestriere by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Sestriere is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Sestriere is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Sestriere. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Sestriere - Parcheggio Autobus via Oulx - Stazione Ferroviaria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Sestriere. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. via Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Lyon and Sestriere is 252 km. The road distance is 245.1 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Sestriere without a car is to train via Chambéry which takes 4h 27m and costs €65 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Lyon to Sestriere, including transfers.
Lyon to Sestriere bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Sestriere train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Sestriere is to train via Chambéry which takes 4h 27m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Sestriere, Italy?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Sestriere via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Oulx twice daily. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Oulx
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Sestriere bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Oulx station.
Lyon to Sestriere train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Sestriere is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Lyon to Sestriere.
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